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Sebastian Arius of Auburn Mountainview dribbles through the Todd Beamer High School defense in a January game.
    Promotion and relegation in high school sports? I...
    By Benjamin Ray • January 24, 2024 4:24 pm

    Keeping a balance in each sport is more important than basing athletic competition on school population.

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    Seahawks QB Geno Smith keeps his eyes down field. (Maria Dorsten Photography)
    Seahawks fans come out in droves for Kids...
    By Benjamin Ray • August 17, 2023 4:20 pm

    Hawks close out public practices and will face the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 19 for their final preseason home contest.

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    Current home for cricket in Marymoor Park, with the green cricket pitch in the center, is labeled “Marymoor Cricket Community Park Stadium” and is located near the soccer fields. (Courtesy of Google Maps).
    Microsoft CEO announces cricket stadium coming to Seattle...
    By Benjamin Ray • August 11, 2023 11:23 am

    Seattle Orcas co-owner discussed plans during Major League Cricket championship match.

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    First-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba is ready to go at Lumen Field. (Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing)
    Seahawks host mock game at Lumen Field |...
    By Benjamin Ray • August 7, 2023 5:37 pm

    “It’s great to get back in front of our fans in front of Lumen,” said QB Geno Smith.

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    Kyle Tucker of the Astros at the plate against the Phillies Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Five days of baseball heaven: MLB 2023 All-Star...
    By Benjamin Ray • July 13, 2023 6:00 pm

    From T-Mobile Park to Lumen Field and Pike Place Market, Seattle shines as the 2023 All-Star Weekend host.

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    Mariners members had a solid following in the media for their home All-Star Game. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    MLB All-Stars check in with media before they...
    By Benjamin Ray • July 13, 2023 8:38 am

    Check out words from Mariners George Kirby and Scott Servais, Rangers’ Josh Jung and many more

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    Alcorn State's Kewan Braziel gets awarded with the T-Mobile Impact Award during the game. Ben Ray/ The Mirror
    First annual Swingman HBCU Classic sets stage for...
    By Benjamin Ray • July 10, 2023 5:55 pm

    First annual event brought in over 15,000 fans during All-Star Week in Seattle.

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    Once fans enter the Lumen Field side of the Play Ball Park they are met with all sorts of MLB All-Stars. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    2023 MLB All-Star Week: Play Ball Park is...
    By Benjamin Ray • July 7, 2023 9:50 am

    Activities indoors and outdoors to entertain fans at Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle from July 8-11.

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    All-Star Weekend in Seattle: Lots of festivities for...
    By Benjamin Ray • July 3, 2023 3:55 pm

    Starting July 7, fans can attend events in and around T-Mobile Park.

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    First-year Kentridge High coach Zac Webb dials in during his second summer league game. Ben Ray/The Reporter
    Kentridge High welcomes Zac Webb as head basketball...
    By Benjamin Ray • June 16, 2023 9:00 am

    Webb replaces local legend David Jamison who retired earlier this year.

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    Liam Leonard brings the ball up the floor on a fast break for the Hornets. Ben Ray / Courier Herald
    Basketball: Enumclaw sinks Anacortes in state tourney action
    By Benjamin Ray • March 1, 2023 2:45 pm

    The Enumclaw Hornets advanced to the 2023 state tournament quarterfinals March 1 in Yakima with a win over the second-seeded…

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    Sea Dragon WR Jordan Veasy celebrates and looks at the home fans after he scored the go ahead touchdown Feb. 23. Photos by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
    XFL is back in Seattle – here’s what...
    By Benjamin Ray • February 24, 2023 11:00 am

    Sea Dragons drop home opener to St. Louis Battlehawks.

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Kentridge takes down Decatur on Sept. 16 (RPI 23).
    Prep sports: South Sound teams dominate state’s Rating...
    By Benjamin Ray • October 22, 2022 5:30 am

    System allows players, fans and coaches to see how their local sports teams measure up.

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